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NameHICKORY TAVERN
Address9010 HARRIS CORNERS PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. PIC contacted eco lab, whom arrived onsite during end of inspection. CDI- eco lab was able to repair dish machine tube line to allow for proper chemical solution of 100ppm. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed container of utensils including scoops, ladles, and seasoning containers stored as clean with debris and food debris. CDI- PIC removed containers of items to be w/r/s. *REPEAT* For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed top layer of diced tomatoes, boiled eggs, feta, and roasted corn in flip top closest to kitchen entrance temping above 41F. PIC stated this may be due to temperature of grill area and lids being held open during rush. PIC removed items to be rapidly cool in WIF due to items being within 4 hour window. Observed chicken wings in prep unit across from WIC temping above 41F. Ambient temperature of unit was 47F. *REPEAT* VERIFICATION REQUIRED. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers of oils and spices without labeling throughout kitchen.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects throughout facility. PIC stated that facility utilizes orkin for pest control needs.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold holding prep unit maintaining an ambient temperature above 41F due to fan not working properly. EHS will conduct follow up visit to assess unit. EHS observed maintenance onsite conducting repairs of prep unit.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets of prep units with food debris, bottom of low RIF on cook line with food debris, and top of dish machine with heavy food debris accumulation.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed an employee drinking directly from cup next to prep table with rice being prepped on it. *REPEAT*